Bellingham High School vs Franklin High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellingham High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 8–12
740 students
Franklin High
Franklin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,453 students
| Measure | Bellingham High School Bellingham, Massachusetts | Franklin High Franklin, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #201 of 300 | #110 of 300 |
| National rank | #6745 of 16,910 | #1850 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 740 | 1,453 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 1,453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 70% |
| city | Bellingham | Franklin |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 56.2).
- •Franklin High does better on math proficiency (70% vs 50%).
- •Franklin High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 48%).
- •Bellingham High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.8).
- •Franklin High is the larger school with 1,453 students compared with 740.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bellingham High School better than Franklin High?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin High ranks higher (76.5 vs 56.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bellingham High School and Franklin High?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Franklin in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellingham High School: 740. Franklin High: 1,453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellingham High School and Franklin High rank in Massachusetts?
Bellingham High School is 201st of 300 and Franklin High is 110th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).